Best Linear Fusion Rifles in Destiny 2: Tier List for PvP and PvE

After years of sitting on the sidelines, followed by months at the top of the meta, Linear Fusions Rifles are finally in a good place. In fact, a few of them are still considered to be among the best weapons in Destiny 2.

This guide covers every Linear Fusion Rifle in Destiny 2, including Exotic and Legendaries, as well as the best rolls for PvE and PvP.

Updated as of Season of the Witch (S22). See Updates.

Destiny 2 Linear Fusion Rifles Tier List: Top-tier Options

This Tier list features the Top-tier Exotic and Legendary Linear Fusion Rifles and covers both PvE and PvP:

Name	Weapons	Type	Archetype	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Rank	Source	Available?	Tier rank	Source ❘ DLC	Final Verdict	Released	Perks	Best of?
Arbalest	Arbalest	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Special	Kinetic	Lightfall	Yes	S › Best	Exotic Quest		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Exotic Quest Lightfall	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Fires slugs that cause massive damage to enemy shields. Strong against Barrier Champions. Breaking an enemy's shield with this weapon makes them more vulnerable to Kinetic damage." ► Arbalest continues to dominate in every area of the game, even through nerfs to both its damage and aim assist. With the ability to bypass Barrier Champion and elemental shields in 1-2 shots (even on Grandmaster difficulty), Arbalest will remain an unstoppable force.	Season 6	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Fires slugs that cause massive damage to enemy shields. Strong against Barrier Champions. Breaking an enemy's shield with this weapon makes them more vulnerable to Kinetic damage."	Top-tier
Cataclysmic	Cataclysmic	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Heavy	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Vow of the Disciple Raid		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid The Witch Queen	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's The Charm + Bait and Switch ► Cataclysmic has always been great for total damage, but now also excels in DPS because of a buff to Bait and Switch. While most players now try to match their subclass and weapon elements for Font of Might, Cataclysmic continues to attract players of all subclasses with its unmatched raw damage.	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's The Charm + Bait and Switch	Top-tier
Briar's Contempt	Briar's Contempt	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Heavy	Solar	Lightfall	Yes	S › Best	Root of Nightmares Raid		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Root of Nightmares Raid Lightfall	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Focused Fury (also good: Surrounded) ► Briar's Contempt was released with little popularity, along with the rest of the Root of Nightmares weapons. However, now that people have had their hands on it for a bit, it's clear that Briar's is strong. The combination of Surrounded and Harmonic Resonance makes this weapon even stronger than Cataclysmic, but only in specific scenarios.	Season 20	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Focused Fury (also good: Surrounded)	Top-tier
Sleeper Simulant	Sleeper Simulant	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Exotic Kiosk		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Exotic Kiosk Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "The weapon's laser over penetrates enemies and refracts off hard surfaces." ► Sleeper Simulant has always been a great pick but is often ignored by the community. Whether this is because of the plethora of other great options or that Sleeper is uses an exotic slot, but using this as a burst-damage weapon isn't a bad option.	Season 3	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "The weapon's laser over penetrates enemies and refracts off hard surfaces."	Top-tier
Reed's Regret	Reed's Regret	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Heavy	Stasis	Lightfall	Yes	A › Strong	Trials of Osiris		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Trials of Osiris Lightfall	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Triple Tap (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Firing Line (also good: Vorpal Weapon) ► Even though Reed's Regret has seen a slight decline in popularity due to the absurd power of newer options, it still sees high usage due to its strong perk selection and S-Tier origin trait. And with the added bonus of having an Adept variant and Stasis element, Reed's continues to excel.	Season 15	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Triple Tap (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Firing Line (also good: Vorpal Weapon)	Top-tier
Stormchaser	Stormchaser	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Heavy	Arc	Deluxe Edition	Yes	A › Strong	Duality Dungeon		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Duality Dungeon Deluxe Edition	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Firing Line (also good: Vorpal Weapon) ► Being the first aggressive frame linear fusion rifle, Stormchaser was remarkably strong for its time. However, now that other options like Cataclysmic and Briar's Contempt have gained popularity, Stormchaser has taken a back seat. It's still an outstanding option if you're not a raider, but going for something better is definitely worth it.	Season 17	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Firing Line (also good: Vorpal Weapon)	Top-tier
Taipan-4fr	Taipan-4fr	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	World loot pool		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Firing Line ► Taipan-4fr found strong community love upon release but now has taken a backseat to other options. It's still an absurdly strong pick for a world drop, but if you have access to raids and dungeons, you'll find significantly stronger linear fusion rifles there.	Season 18	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Firing Line	Top-tier

Linear Fusion Rifles: The complete list

This database includes every viable Linear Fusion currently in the game:

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo?	Element?	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Arbalest	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Kinetic	Lightfall	Yes	Special	Kinetic	Best ❘ S	PvE	Exotic Quest		Lightfall	Season 6	Kinetic	No	Top-tier
	Lorentz Driver	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Void	Beyond Light	Yes	Special	Void	Average ❘ B	PvE + PvP	Exotic Kiosk		Beyond Light	Season 15	Energy	No
	Sleeper Simulant	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Exotic Kiosk		Free-to-Play	Season 3	Heavy	No	Top-tier
	The Queenbreaker	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Heavy	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Worst ❘ D	-	Exotic Engram		Free-to-Play	Season 4	Heavy	No
	Briar's Contempt	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	Lightfall	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Root of Nightmares Raid		Lightfall	Season 20	Heavy	Craftable	Top-tier	Incandescent,Reconstruction
	Cataclysmic	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid		The Witch Queen	Season 16	Heavy	Craftable	Top-tier
	Corsair's Wrath	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Worst ❘ D	-	World loot pool		Free-to-Play	Season 12	Heavy	No
	Doomed Petitioner	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Void	Season 23	Yes	Heavy	Void			Seasonal activity		Season 23	Season 23	Heavy	Craftable		Reconstruction
	Fire and Forget	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Stasis	The Witch Queen	Yes	Heavy	Stasis	Average ❘ B	PvE	Operation: Seraph's Shield		The Witch Queen	Season 19	Heavy	Craftable
	Laser Painter	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Strand	Average ❘ B	PvE	Playlist: Gambit		Free-to-Play	Season 21	Heavy	No
	Reed's Regret	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Stasis	Lightfall	Yes	Heavy	Stasis	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Trials of Osiris		Lightfall	Season 15	Heavy	No	Top-tier
	Sailspy Pitchglass	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Average ❘ B	PvE	Xûr		Free-to-Play	Season 18	Heavy	Craftable		Voltshot
	Stormchaser	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Arc	Deluxe Edition	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Duality Dungeon		Deluxe Edition	Season 17	Heavy	No	Top-tier
	Taipan-4fr	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Void	Strong ❘ A	PvE	World loot pool		Free-to-Play	Season 18	Heavy	Craftable	Top-tier	Repulsor Brace
	Tarantula	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Weak ❘ C	-	World loot pool		Free-to-Play	Season 13	Heavy	No
	Threaded Needle	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Void	Weak ❘ C	PvE	World loot pool		Free-to-Play	Season 13	Heavy	No

These are the different Tier levels used for our list:

• S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapons in our Tier List.
• A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapons, but not on the same level as S Tier Choices.
• B Tier – Average: Decent choices that can be lethal in the hands of a skilled player.
• C Tier – Weak: The middle of the pack, somewhat mediocre.
• D Tier – Worst: Lagging behind the competition, these don’t have much to offer.

Best Linear Fusions in Destiny 2: Top 5

Ready to dig deeper into the absolute best Linear Fusion Rifles (LFRs) in Destiny 2 right now? These are the cream of the crop, our favorites (for PvE and PvP):

5. Reed’s Regret

Excels in PvE

The first legendary linear fusion rifle to fall into the meta, Reed’s Regret is a well-rounded pick that still holds up.

With the powerful perk combo of Triple Tap and Firing Line, Reed’s is great in a Fireteam. Plus, if luck is on your side, Veist Stinger can fully reload your magazine just by using the weapon.

One thing to note is that this is the only legendary linear fusion rifle in the top 5 that doesn’t come from a raid or dungeon. If you’re not into those activities, this will be your best bet. That said, if you’re set on rocking this weapon type in PvE, we’d highly recommend getting your hands on one higher in this list.

While not nearly as popular as when it was first released, Reed’s Regret is a potent DPS option that excels in conjunction with a Stasis subclass.

PvE God roll:

• Triple Tap (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Firing Line (also good: Vorpal Weapon)

How to get it: Reed’s Regret can be acquired via Trials of Osiris engrams and rank-ups.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo?	Element?	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Reed's Regret	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Stasis	Lightfall	Yes	Heavy	Stasis	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Trials of Osiris		Lightfall	Season 15	Heavy	No	Top-tier

4. Stormchaser

 Excels in PVE

Completely unexpected by the community, the Duality dungeon brought a linear fusion rifle with a new frame: Stormchaser, a three-burst LFR.

With Firing Line in column two and Rapid Hit in column one (which pairs perfectly with the burst-shot nature of the weapon), Stormchaser was set up for success with its perks. Combined with the Aggressive frame’s high base damage, these perks allow Stormchaser to surpass most of its competition.

With the recent release and growth in popularity of other options (namely Cataclysmic and Briar’s Contempt), Stormchaser has seen a steady decline in usage. That in no way means that Stormchaser isn’t worth using, however. If you don’t raid enough to get a good roll of other popular options, Stormchaser is a great pick.

Stormchaser backs up its status as a dungeon drop with its S-Tier perks, high base damage, and entertaining and unique frame.

PvE God roll:

• : Rapid Hit (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Firing Line (also good: Vorpal Weapon)

How to get it: Stormchaser can be acquired from the Duality dungeon.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo?	Element?	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Stormchaser	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Arc	Deluxe Edition	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Duality Dungeon		Deluxe Edition	Season 17	Heavy	No	Top-tier

3. Briar’s Contempt

Excels in PvE

Briar’s Contempt made no waves whatsoever upon release, primarily due to Cataclysmic’s continued domination of this weapon class. However, people are now beginning to see Briar’s true power.

To begin, Reconstruction and Rewind Rounds are unique but helpful in the first column. In the second, there’s recently been a considerable amount of hype around Surrounded. While it’s a pain to proc in most activities, the 40% (47% enhanced) damage buff it grants is unrivaled. Harmonic Resonance (Root of Nightmares’ origin trait) is equally as situational but can prove useful in the Nezarec and Ghosts of the Deep fights.

Beyond this, Briar’s Contempt also sees power in more generic options such as Focused Fury. While it’s not quite as strong as Cataclysmic overall, that’s a high bar to exceed. Briar’s Contempt proves to be both powerful and unique, rocketing it up to near the top of this list.

PvE God roll:

• Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Focused Fury (also good: Surrounded)

How to get it: Briar’s Contempt can be acquired from the Root of Nightmares raid.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo?	Element?	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Briar's Contempt	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	Lightfall	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Root of Nightmares Raid		Lightfall	Season 20	Heavy	Craftable	Top-tier	Incandescent,Reconstruction

2. Arbalest

Best PvE Linear Fusion in Destiny 2

After enduring countless nerfs that tried to bring it back in line with other weapons, Arbalest is still a monster in all aspects of the game.

The ability to stun Barrier Champions with one shot in Grandmaster content would be enough to make this weapon an excellent choice for most. However, Arbalest can do this every season, and it can also shred elemental shields. With one Arbalest user on your team, Match Game and Barrier Champions are no longer a problem.

On top of all that, Arbalest provides its own damage bonus that stacks with other buffs. After destroying a shield with it, Arbalest will do 50% more damage to that combatant for over five seconds. And if you have the catalyst unlocked, destroying a shield also reloads the weapon automatically.

Arbalest has so much going on that it’s hard to include it all here. While it serves an entirely different purpose than the rest of the LFRs on this list, Arbalest is a menace in any activity or enemy you put in front of it.

Exotic Perk: “Fires slugs that cause massive damage to enemy shields. Strong against Barrier Champions. Breaking an enemy’s shield with this weapon makes them more vulnerable to Kinetic damage.”

How to get it: Arbalest can be acquired via Exotic engrams or Xûr.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo?	Element?	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Arbalest	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Kinetic	Lightfall	Yes	Special	Kinetic	Best ❘ S	PvE	Exotic Quest		Lightfall	Season 6	Kinetic	No	Top-tier

1. Cataclysmic

 Excels in PVE

Worse than Reed’s Regret when it was first released, Cataclysmic benefitted from a substantial buff to Bait and Switch soon after Vow of the Disciple’s launch, making it one of the best weapons in the game.

Bait and Switch grants a 35% damage increase for 10 seconds when triggered. Considering that Firing Line is only 20% (and requires two nearby Guardians), you can see why the community loves this perk.

Cataclysmic also has an Adept variant, allowing it to utilize mods like Adept Big Ones. Solar subclasses also tend to be some of the most popular choices among all three classes, meaning this weapon can consistently take advantage of Font of Might.

While it’s maybe not the most flashy or unique option on this list, Cataclysmic is widely regarded as the best legendary linear fusion rifle currently available.

PvE God roll:

• Fourth Time’s The Charm + Bait and Switch

How to get it: Cataclysmic can be acquired from the Vow of the Disciple raid.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo?	Element?	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Cataclysmic	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid		The Witch Queen	Season 16	Heavy	Craftable	Top-tier

Linear Fusion Rifles and the PvP Meta: TTK

We covered in detail the Linear Fusions that are considered top-tier (and should be farmed) and the ones that can be safely ignored. But how do they compare to other Heavy weapons in PvP?

Weapon Type	Rank	Tier	Trend	Role ❘ Current State	Category
Rocket Launchers	S › Best	Best ❘ S	-	► Rocket Launchers remain a staple in many players' loadouts. They can provide high-range one-shot kills, and can also do AoE damage which can potentially allow you to clear teams if they are close enough together. ► Best Archetype: Precision (15 RPM) - Example: Gjallarhorn	PVP Heavies
Grenade Launchers	S › Best	Best ❘ S	-	► Heavy Grenade Launchers are an incredible option for those who are confident in landing their direct hits. They can functionally serve as a Rocket Launcher, but instead of coming with only a single shot, Grenade Launchers can bring 3, which, of course, means more potential kills. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (120 RPM) - Example: Memory Interdict	PVP Heavies
Machine Guns	A › Strong	Strong ❘ A	-	► Machine Guns are still an incredible option for Control as they can provide many kills. However, they do require multiple shots to kill which can lead to you potentially being Sniped or peak-shot by a Primary Weapon. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (450 RPM) - Example: Corrective Measure	PVP Heavies
Linear Fusion Rifles	B › Average	Average ❘ B		► Linear fusion rifles are in the middle of an identity crisis. They are stronger than sniper rifles and have more aim assistance, but they still require Heavy ammo and a headshot to one-shot an enemy. On top of that, they also have a charge time to take into account. Compared to a sniper rifle that fires immediately and only uses Special ammo, Linear Fusion rifles make little sense for the Crucible.	PVP Heavies
Swords	C › Weak	Weak ❘ C	-	► Swords are perhaps the most fun option (especially with Eager Edge); however, they are too inconsistent to warrant any competitive use. Furthermore, benefitting from third-person view is no longer possible without Heavy ammo, making the only niche usage swords had redundant. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive/Lightweight- Examples: Half-Truths/Quickfang	PVP Heavies

This TTK guide includes the TTKs for every weapon in Destiny 2. But Heavy weapons follow different rules (except machine guns). These are supposed to be the most powerful weapons in the entire game, and the expectation is that they one-shot enemy guardians. This is why TTK is not applicable here.

For PVP, you want your Power weapon to be as reliable and consistent as possible. Linear Fusions are not too bad in that department due to their high aim assist, but they still require good timing and aim.

If you’re looking for a more forgiving weapon, a rocket launcher will be a better option. Having said that, Linear Fusions get more ammo. Therefore, players who can master Linear Fusions can easily secure a few kills per ammo brick.

LFRs and the PvE Meta: DPS

How do LFRs compare to other Heavy weapons in PvE?

Weapon Type	Rank	Tier	Trend	Role ❘ Current State	Category
Rocket Launchers	S › Best	Best ❘ S		► Main role: Burst Damage (Secondary role: Add Clear) ► If an S+ category existed, Rocket Launchers would be there. They absolutely dominate the DPS meta for any boss that isn't Crota and easily outclass other options thanks to their flexibility in damage rotations and their ability to be spammed at bosses. Rockets are incredibly strong right now, and it wouldn't be surprising if they received some tuning soon. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (20 RPM) - Example: The Hothead	PVE Heavies
Machine Guns	A › Strong	Strong ❘ A		► Main role: Add Clear ► With the nerf to double-special loadouts, players can't mindlessly spam Machine Guns at enemies anymore and be rewarded for it. However, Machine guns are still excellent at ad clear and remain decent for DPS. That said, for DPS, they are massively outclassed by Rocket Launchers. ► Best Archetype: Rapid-Fire (900 RPM) - Example: Retrofit Escapade	PVE Heavies
Swords	A › Strong	Strong ❘ A		► Main roles: Add Clear & Single Target damage (i.e. Boss damage). ► Swords are in a good spot right now. In fact, they are the go-to option for Crota in Crota's End. However, this is only because of a modifier that increases Sword damage against Crota. Outside of this specific boss, Swords are a decent option that doesn't excel simply because they are out-damaged by other heavy weapons. ► Best Archetype: Whirlwind - Example: Falling Guillotine	PVE Heavies
Linear Fusion Rifles	A › Strong	Strong ❘ A		► Main role: Single Target damage (Secondary role: Burst Damage) ► Linear Fusion Rifles might not be the top dogs anymore, but they are still serious contenders when it comes to total damage. Options like Cataclysmic and Briar's Contempt can still see some use in today's meta. However, despite their strengths, most situations do not require the amount of total damage that Linear Fusions offer, and if they do, options like Leviathan's Breath can fill that void very easily. ► Best Archetype: Precision (533 RPM) - Example: Reed's Regret	PVE Heavies
Grenade Launchers	B › Average	Average ❘ B	-	► Main role: Add Clear (Secondary role: Single Target Damage). ► Grenade Launchers are on the rise, and with a couple of changes, we could see them soar to the top of the pile. For now, though, they remain a mediocre option with a couple of outliers, such as the Cataphract GL3, which is mainly good because it has Bait and Switch, not because it's a Grenade Launcher. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (120 RPM) - Cataphract GL3	PVE Heavies
Exotic Sniper Rifles	C › Weak	Weak ❘ C	-	► Main role: Single Target damage ► Exotic Snipers still require more help. D.A.R.C.I remains a complete joke, and Whisper of the Worm isn't strong enough to bring the ranking up. While Whisper is a surprisingly decent option, it requires a teammate using Divinity in most situations, unless you are very consistent with your shots. And even then, Rocket Launchers are still superior DPS options. ► Best Archetype: Aggressive (72 RPM) - Example: Whisper of the Worm	PVE Heavies

According to Bungie, these are the different roles for Heavy weapons:

Keep in mind that when it comes to PvE, DPS is one of the most important factors. As you know, the higher the DPS, the more damage you can deal to a Boss or Major. This DPS chart includes the DPS numbers for every weapon in Destiny 2.

When it comes to actual DPS, Linear Fusions are strong:

-	Weapon Type	Archetype	Average DPS	Burst DPS	Total Damage	Specs	---	Best in Class	Change?	Ammo
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	21,799	25,351	396,792	With Catalyst		Sleeper Simulant	Buffed	Heavy
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	15,559	17,367	381,218	-		Stormchaser	New	Heavy
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	15,182	17,844	389,320	With Marksman Sights		The Queenbreaker	Buffed	Heavy
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	14,979	17,844	356,880	-		Reed's Regret	Buffed	Heavy
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	11,325	13,412	287,500	-		Arbalest	Same	Special
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	11,325	13,412	287,500	-		Lorentz Driver	Same	Special

Endgame content

When using a Linear Fusion, you want to dish sustained damage to a single target in endgame content, be it a Boss or a Major. As Linear Fusions are all about hitting precision hits to take advantage of that sweet critical hit multiplier, you’ll want to use it against an enemy that has a reasonably easy-to-hit crit spot. Unlike Rocket launchers or Swords that can’t deal precision damage, Linear Fusions need to land virtually 100% precision shots in order to be competitive.

Your turn

You now know everything there is to know about Linear Fusions in Destiny 2, whether that is for PVP or PVE content.